Rural
Midday Rural News for 2 October 2019
A Hawkes Bay orchardist expects there will be damage to some fruit varieties after yesterday's intense hail storm. Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 October 2019
New Zealand's main trading banks are defending suggestions they are harder on the farmers than they need to be. Audio
'It makes sense for NZ to take leadership role on agricultural emissions' - PM
Farmers can expect to hear soon how much they will have to pay for their agricultural emissions over the next five years, the prime minister says.
Midday Rural News for 30 September 2019
After an extremely turbulent few weeks, fine wool growers are breathing a sigh of relief that prices are on the mend. Audio
Government rejects blame for low farmer confidence
It is unfair to pin low farmer confidence on the government, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says.
Farmers' inner-city BBQs aim to boost urban connections, mental health
A farming group is hosting barbecues in cities around the country to try to strengthen the relationship between rural and city people.
NZ home for Siberian huskies
Country Life: Siberian huskies are beautiful to look at, but they're natural athletes rather than pets, says sled dog racer Steve Coxhead. Audio
NZ home for Siberian huskies
When Steve Coxhead heads out into the forest with his team of Siberian huskies he never knows what is going to happen. "There's the element of danger I guess and that's what keeps it exciting. We've… Audio, Gallery
NZ home for Siberian huskies
When Steve Coxhead heads out into the forest with his team of Siberian huskies he never knows what is going to happen. "There's the element of danger I guess and that's what keeps it exciting. We've…
AudioJapan quake sparks new life in the NZ vines
After the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake Kohei Koyama re-evaluated his life. The former investment banker came to New Zealand to make wine. Nine months ago he took another step, moving to Urlar… Audio
Japan quake sparks new life in the NZ vines
After the devastating 2011 Japan earthquake Kohei Koyama re-evaluated his life. The former investment banker came to New Zealand to make wine. Nine months ago he took another step, moving to Urlar…
AudioFrom Canton to Kerikeri: the varied life of Joe Ngan
Joe Ngan was born in 1932 in a small village near Canton (Guangzhou) China. When he was two, his mother died while giving birth to his sister. That meant Joe and elder brother Sun, were virtual… Audio
From Canton to Kerikeri: the varied life of Joe Ngan
Joe Ngan was born in 1932 in a small village near Canton (Guangzhou) China. When he was two, his mother died while giving birth to his sister. That meant Joe and elder brother Sun, were virtual…
AudioRegional Wrap
Blustery winds, spring chills, a touch of frost and for some a little too much rain. It's been a mixed bag, in other words typical spring weather, around the country this week. Audio
Ploughing to the top
National ploughing champion Bob Merhtens hails from Timaru. He's recently returned from the 'United States where he's been doing what he loves best...
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Ploughing to the top
National ploughing champion Bob Merhtens hails from Timaru. He's recently returned from the 'United States where he's been doing what he loves best...
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Full Episode for Friday September 27 2019
From Canton to Kerikeri, Japan quake sparks new life in the vines, NZ home for Siberian huskies and the regional wrap. Audio
